Mercedes-Benz AMG used 2024 Monterey Automotive Week currently underway in California to bid farewell to its hugely successful GT3 race automotive based on the previous AMG GT sports automotive.
The AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport was rolled out on Friday in Monterey, and confirmed by AMG as its last naturally aspirated GT3 race automotive.
The automotive also celebrates this yr’s a hundred and thirtieth anniversary of Mercedes-Benz’s participation in motorsports, a legacy that began when several cars including the winner competed within the 1894 Paris to Rouen race using engines supplied by Daimler, the corporate that will later turn into Mercedes-Benz.
Just 13 examples of the AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport might be built. They are not homologated for any particular race series, meaning they’re designed simply as track toys. It also means they might be fitted with features not normally allowed in sanctioned racing series.
These features include an unrestricted version of AMG’s 6.3-liter V-8 which on this application delivers 671 hp. The cars also get a novel aerodynamics package that helps increase downforce by 15% in comparison with the usual AMG GT3. The package features a recent front splitter, recent vents within the front fenders, and changes to the side skirts, underbody, and rear diffuser. The rear wing was also redesigned and features a drag reduction system. The system also includes the front splitter which could be further prolonged, and enables the automotive to succeed in speeds of over 196 mph together with a high level of downforce.
Details not related to performance also feature on the automotive. These include a livery inspired by a design used on a W194 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL gullwing race automotive from 1952, the automaker’s first fixed-roof race automotive. The inside meanwhile was inspired by a Mercedes-Benz SLR 300 race automotive from 1955, and includes blue checkered fabric seat upholstery, brown leather headrest upholstery and door loops, and a bespoke steering wheel with walnut wood handles.
The worth of the AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport starts at 1.03 million euros (roughly $1.135 million).
Although the present AMG GT3 with its naturally aspirated engine is on its way out, a turbocharged successor has already been announced, based on the brand new GT Coupe. The brand new race is being developed by Affalterbach Racing, AMG’s newly established division for customer racing, and must be ready in time for the 2025 motorsports season.
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